Transmigrated into a wealthy family's stepmother, I raised the villain into a sweet child.

This is where the downsides of poor communication come in.

Jinxi felt a little guilty at this moment. The reason she didn't mention it was because she felt that if she did, Zhou Linxu would definitely take it to heart.

They still had a contract back then, and the dowry and such were just to put her parents at ease, so she never mentioned it.

Who knew Zhou Linxu would pull this stunt today, but both of them were very much in agreement not to tell the other...

Yang Hongyan understood immediately from Jin Xi's expression. She didn't say anything more, but simply said, "Alright, I won't refuse."

She accepted the betrothal gifts, and Zhou Linxu's expression relaxed a bit: "If you two need anything, remember to tell me."

Jin Dahai also said, "Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Xiao Zhou."

Yang Hongyan nodded with a smile: "Okay, Mom understands."

Jinxi, with her sharp eyes, noticed the waiter pushing the table over and said, "Alright, let's sit down. I'm starving."

Yang Hongyan gave the card to Jin Dahai to keep, then got up and went to the restroom first.

The restrooms here are located in the courtyard. Seeing this, Jinxi also got up.

Zhou Linxu looked up at her, and Jin Xi said, "I'm going to wash my hands."

Zhou Linxu nodded, and Jinxi moved closer to Yang Hongyan, taking her arm: "Mom~"

Yang Hongyan glanced at her and said helplessly, "You."

Jinxi pouted and said coquettishly, "That's great! Linxu will definitely give more than me, Mom. Our whole family is rich now."

"Your father and I aren't thinking about getting rich; we just want you to be happy," Yang Hongyan said. "Your father and I only have you as our precious daughter. Even if we give you a lot of dowry and money, it's all for you, isn't it?"

"I know, Mom," Jinxi explained. "Linxu is usually very busy, and I was worried he might forget, so I thought I'd give it to you first. But I forgot to tell him later that what he gave was a betrothal gift, and what I gave was pocket money. You and Dad can go buy whatever you like."

"Besides, true happiness is when our whole family is doing well."

Yang Hongyan pinched her cheek: "You always have something to say. The most important thing for a couple is communication. I guess neither of you communicated with each other about this."

Otherwise, the incident of two separate dowries wouldn't have occurred.

Jin Xi said, "He was just trying to surprise me, it's normal."

She held out her arm: "Look, the watch he bought me a few days ago."

Yang Hongyan patted the back of her hand: "Showing off."

Jinxi pretended to be heartbroken and took it back: "Mommy~ This watch is so expensive. I have so many pieces of jewelry in my closet that I've never seen before. He bought them all when he saw something suitable. He never told me before buying them. This is his simple and unpretentious surprise."

Jinxi said softly, "That's just how Linxu is; he does more than he says."

Yang Hongyan said, "He's just like your father."

Jinxi chuckled, "Okay then!"

In her eyes, Jin Dahai is the perfect husband and the perfect father!

Jinxi said, "In short, you and Dad should keep what we give you and use it. Don't try to save money for us."

Yang Hongyan said, "Okay, okay, Mom knows."

When I came back after washing my hands, half of the dishes had already been served.

There were only five of them, so there weren't many rules. They just sat down and started eating.

The chef at this private restaurant was supposedly poached from a Michelin-starred restaurant, and Jinxi thought the food was really good.

Zhou Yanqian ate an egg dumpling with restraint, then turned his head and said, "Grandpa, your cooking is the best."

Jin Dahai couldn't help but laugh: "Okay, come stay with Grandpa for a few days when you have a holiday? Bring the oranges and lychees too, Grandpa will cook delicious food for you every day."

Zhou Yanqian nodded: "Okay!"

Anyway, if he goes to stay with his maternal grandparents, Xiao Xi will go too, and if Xiao Xi goes, Xiao Xu will go too.

It's just a change of sleeping location.

Moreover, Grandma's house only has two rooms, so... Xiao Xi and Xiao Xu can both sleep with him.

The more I think about it, the more I believe this plan makes sense!

Zhou Yanqian kept his head down, not daring to let them see his smirking expression.

After dinner, Jin Dahai and Yang Hongyan rested for a while before preparing to go home.

Zhou Linxu asked, "Mom and Dad, how about we go back to our place?"

"No, thank you." Jin Dahai said, "We're opening next week, and we've had quite a few people coming to inquire lately. Your mother and I are also quite busy."

Jin Dahai patted Zhou Linxu on the shoulder: "After we're done with this busy period, let's have a good drink together, father and son."

Zhou Linxu nodded: "Okay, then you and Mom should take care of yourselves too."

Zhou Yanqian held Jinxi's hand and raised his head slightly.

He thought to himself, "Why is my father talking like this at a time like this?"

He usually speaks in a way that's so scathing it's almost choking everyone else.

Hmph, so those harsh words were only directed at him, huh?

Zhou Yanqian pursed his lips, speechless with emotion!

After watching Jin Dahai and Yang Hongyan leave, Jin Xi turned to Zhou Linxu and asked, "President Zhou, is there something you haven't told me?"

Zhou Linxu hummed in agreement: "My last visit was indeed quite sudden, and with so many things to do, I completely forgot about the betrothal gifts."

When Zhou Linxu had Jin Dahai and Yang Hongyan staying at his home, he considered whether to make up for it directly, but after careful consideration, he felt it wouldn't be respectful enough, so he put it off until he was resting.

Jinxi asked in confusion, "Then why didn't you tell me beforehand?"

Zhou Linxu pursed his thin lips, his gaze sweeping over Jin Xi before settling on Zan Zan.

He said, "Baby, you get in the car first."

Zhou Yanqian scoffed. Why did he have to be sent away again?

Is she going to say something sweet? Why can't he listen to it?

However, he still obediently opened the car door and got in, but as he closed the door, he secretly opened the car window a little bit.

Zhou Linxu said, "I told you, you definitely wouldn't want to."

Jinxi said, "How could I refuse money that's offered to me?"

Zhou Linxu just stared at her, making Jinxi a little embarrassed: "Why do you always look at me like that? It makes me feel awkward."

Zhou Linxu asked, "Really?"

Jinxi had no idea which matter he was referring to.

Jinxi mumbled a vague "Mmm": "Really."

Zhou Linxu said, "Xiao Xi, you're actually very obvious when you feel guilty."

Jinxi blinked. Goodness, why are we talking about this again?

"I...why am I feeling guilty?" Jin Xi immediately became assertive: "Don't change the subject, we're talking about the bride price..."

Zhou Linxu chuckled lightly: "Giving betrothal gifts to parents is a matter of course, what's there to say?"

Jinxi replied, "You've given too much; my parents can't afford a dowry."

Zhou Linxu's tone became lighter: "The dowry is given to you by your parents; you can take as much as you want."

He doesn't need the dowry, as long as... the person is willing to stay.

However, he didn't say it aloud.

Jinxi took a deep breath, feeling her heart pounding wildly again.